I’m on the train to Gothenburg. There’s a man sitting next to me, hard at work on his computer. All of a sudden he does something that happens far too often. The man goes to the restaurant to buy... Read More
How to stop different types of password attacks
What makes users and organizations vulnerable to password attacks? In this blog, you will find the most common password attacks along with recommendations that can strengthen password security. Read More
ASD password policy best practices
Australian businesses are juggling as many as 85 different passwords. To take greater control of their password security, they must look to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) for guidance. The ACSC is the nation’s leading agency on cyber security. The ACSC is hosted by the Australian Signals... Read More
Geoblocking for self-service password resets
Stockholm – Specops Software released the latest version of its Specops Authentication platform. The platform supports self-service password reset and self-service encryption key recovery. The introduction of geoblocking advances security associated with these two high–risk activities. The capability allows IT admins to prevent cyber attacks by whitelisting... Read More
CEO Series: A nudge in the right direction
The price tag for cyberattacks is only getting higher. The average total cost of a data breach is now USD 3.92 million, according to the 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report. Is it fair to expect all employees... Read More
Active Directory security best practices
Our Active Directory best practices address security vulnerabilities in your organization, and serve as barriers for attackers. Read More
What causes BitLocker Recovery Mode?
This blog will look at the root causes of BitLocker Recovery Mode, and how you can mitigate its impact on the helpdesk with self-service key recovery. Read More
How to enforce password complexity in O365?
As organizations move data to the cloud, strong password policies have never been more important. Here is how to use the on-premises Active Directory to enforce password complexity in O365. Read More
CEO Series: Everyone has leaked passwords – vital software is here
I can promise you that there are leaked passwords in your organization. As you are aware, this makes it easier for hackers to carryout criminal attacks – 80 percent of data breaches are related to passwords. How do I... Read More
Specops Software acquired by Monterro
Stockholm, August 21, 2019 – Specops Software is excited to announce that the equity investment firm, Monterro has become the majority owner of Specops Software. Specops Software and Monterro jointly see the acquisition as a great opportunity for accelerated... Read More